pairing: levi ackerman x femjazzsinger!reader
synopsis: in which, you challenge levi into becoming his favorite singer. and he agrees. not without a price.
details: fluff, might be slow burn, i lowkey donât have a plan for this, writing just to write
Levi pushes the wooden door open. Itâs heavy and splintered on his clothed arm, but right now thatâs just what he needs.
The orange lighting emits onto his face, the warmth projecting onto his skin. He makes his way towards the back of the building, walking up to the bar.
âLevi!â The bartender says, all too enthusiastically. âHow ya been, man?â he asks as they wipe a glass clean.
Levi simply nods his head, âSame as always.â He responds with the same nonchalance.
âGlad to hear.â He chuckles, âThe usual?â
Levi pulls out a stool, the legs of it dragging across the ground. âMhm.â
The bartender nods before he turns around and begins warming up the kettle. âAre you sure all you want is tea? We serve other beverages that donât cost much..?â
âTea is just what I like.â
The bartender doesnât make small talk, instead he takes other peopleâs orders until the tea kettle starts to whistle. Then he turns around, craps a tea cup, pours the hot water, then a simple tea bag, and puts it in front of Levi.
Levi sips on the beverage, the low chatter of everyone else fills the room. Others were still coming in. Many were already seated in the chairs, holding a glass of champagne.
He sips on his tea while he observes the room. It was more chattery than usual. More smiles. Excitement was buzzing in the air for no obvious reason. Or at least thatâs what Levi thinks.
Next to him, a young woman slides into the leather stool. Already ordering something from the bartender, to which he nods without any hesitation. Levi looks in the corner of his eye. She was wearing a midi length dress, the color navy blue, and white heels that had a small quarter. She smiles at himâgently.
âGood evening,â she greets. Levi simply nods.
âHow has your night been so far?â She asks as the bartender slides her drink over, and she catches it with ease in her palm.
âLooking forward to the performances?â
Levi pauses and shrugs, âI suppose.â
âHuuuh? Thatâs no fun! Do you not find any of them entertaining?â
âI do.â Is all he says, unenthusiastically.
âHmphâŠâ She juts out her bottom lip. âWhatâs your name?â She asks while taking a sip of her beverage, her eyes never leaving his.
âLevi,â he answers and takes a sip of his tea, âWhat is yours?â
She shares her name and grins, âLetâs make a bet, Levi.â He raises a brow, prompting her to continue. âBy tonight, I bet youâll have a favorite performer.â
He stares at her with little to no expression, but a hint of speculation is in his eyes. Levi shrugs, brushing her offer off. âAlright then. I accept.â
She smiles and gets up, before patting his shoulder. âSee you tonight, Levi.â She says with a cocky tone.
He doesnât say goodbye. He watches her disappear into the crowd, before turning away and faces the counter again.
Later that night, a handful of singers came and got their fair share of praise. Leviâs now facing the stage, already holding his 3rd cup of tea that night.
âAnd tonight, we have a new performer!â The host introduces, âPlease give her a warm welcome!â He says and the crowd begins to cheer.
And then itâs her. The strange woman and her navy blue midi skirt and short white heels. She glowed underneath the stage lights. Ethereal couldâve been her name. This time, she had light blue eye shadow and a red lip. Holding a violin in one hand, and the microphone in the other.
âGood evening everyone!â She shouts from the stage, the crowd cheers once more. âMy name is (name), itâs so exciting to perform here!â She smiles. âIâll be performing a song, written and composed by me.â Everyone applauses and goes silent.
The piano begins playing, a gentle and smooth rhythm. She starts to sing her first part of the song, and everyone is immersed in the experience.
Everyone, including Levi.
His tea is now cold, his eyes completely focused on her. She looks past everyone, and sees him. Her grin only widening as she finishes her verse. She lifts up her violin and begins playing, her body swaying along with the music.
She was alluring and angelic as she played her solo. The pianist quietly trailing behind her as she continued to play. The sweat glistened on her body, only making her look more delicate.
He shot down every thought of the womanâs appearance and turned back around, focusing on ordering not tea, but alcohol this time.
The bartender hands him the champagne and Levi sips the rest of it until the very end of the performance. The listeners give her the loudest ovation heâs heard in a while. Still, he doesnât turn around.
After a few minutes, Levi is now holding a glass of water. The precipitation is already making the glass create a small ring on the wooden counter. When someone slips into the seat next to him.
Rather, she slips into the seat next to him.
âWell, what did you think, Levi? Impressed?â
He turns his head towards her, with no emotion, âIt was a memorable performance.â
She tilts her head and grins, âMemorable enough that Iâm your favorite now?â
He presses his lips together before looking back down at his drink, âNot yet.â He responds gruffly.
âAre you doubting me, oh Levi? Fine, letâs make a new bet then.â She smiles. âYour choice.â
After a minute, he finally looks up at her. His grey eyes looked sharp, and interested, âI bet..â he pauses and the corner of his mouth barely perks up, âI bet you wonât become my favorite in 3 weeks.â He clears his throat, âAnd if I win, you owe me dinner for the next 2 weeks.â
She matches his cocky smirk, âFine. And if I win the bet,â She places a hand on his chest, âYou take me out on a date.â
Levi eyes her, trailing up and down her face. Seeing if she is really serious. He scoffs, âYouâll regret ever saying that.â She raises a brow, Leviâs eyes roll. âDeal.â
She gives him a satisfied smirk before standing up, âSee you next week. I hope youâll keep your end of the deal.â
Levi watches her walk backstage. Her hips gently swayed with each step.
Levi Ackerman, felt drawn to her and this bet. If not, bewitched.